Stayokay Groningen | Former National Archives building will become a contemporary and sustainable hostel
Stayokay Groningen | Former National Archives building will become a contemporary and sustainable hostel
Stayokay Groningen | Former National Archives building will become a contemporary and sustainable hostel
Stayokay Groningen | Former National Archives building will become a contemporary and sustainable hostel
A new Stayokay hostel will open early 2027: Stayokay Groningen. With modern facilities, a lively café, and an open atmosphere, the hostel will be a meeting place for guests and residents of Groningen. In the coming period, the building will be carefully renovated with respect for its historical architecture and a strong focus on sustainability.
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Stayokay Groningen | New destination for a historic building
The hostel will have approximately 50 rooms with 220 beds for a variety of target groups, including families, groups of friends, school groups, associations, and individual travellers. The hostel will also be a meeting place for guests and locals, where everyone is welcome for a cup of coffee, a good conversation or a local specialty. “Groningen, has everything we are looking for a hostel destination: energy, culture, and character,” says Marijke Schreiner, Managing Director of Stayokay Hostels. “We are delighted that, from 2027, we will also be able to offer our guests a pleasant, sustainable, and affordable place to discover the city and the province.”
Stayokay Groningen | Former National Archives building will become a contemporary and sustainable hostel
Stayokay expands
With the addition of the location in Groningen, Stayokay Hostels, the largest hostel chain in the Netherlands, is expanding its network in the north of the country. The expansion is part of the strategy to achieve growth in sustainable, affordable accommodation, both through acquisitions of existing hotel and hostel operations and through the redevelopment of characteristic buildings with a new social purpose.
Sustainable and accessible accommodation
The building was purchased by NJHC management foundation. Sustainability will play a central role in the renovation of the former National Archives, which date back to 1922. Joris van Nistelrooij, director of NJHC: “The challenge lies in creating a sustainable hostel while preserving the rich history and structure of the building.” Stayokay strives to make the hostel not only comfortable and affordable, but also future-proof and socially engaged.
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Website: Stayokay Groningen
